[speekinout]

When you get rid of an old computer, pull the hard drive. A screwdriver and a hammer should finish the job.

That's what I do. Bashing the bejesus out of the old drive doesn't hurt the trade-in value, and it sure does protect your information. And it's fun. :-)

[LurkedLongEnough]

You guys are on track. A good sand rubbing works even better.

[PAR35]

doesn't hurt the trade-in value

Trade in value? My Osborne is a collector's item. The others I use until they are ready for the landfill. If you don't upgrade software, you don't have to upgrade hardware.

[ChildOfThe60s]

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When you get rid of an old computer, pull the hard drive. A screwdriver and a hammer should finish the job.

That's what I do. Bashing the bejesus out of the old drive doesn't hurt the trade-in value, and it sure does protect your information. And it's fun. :-)

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Great minds think alike. The low tech solution to the high tech conundrum.

[MarkL]

That's what I do. Bashing the bejesus out of the old drive doesn't hurt the trade-in value, and it sure does protect your information. And it's fun. :-)

Actually, this doesn't help at all. I can physically remove the platters, and send them off for data recovery. You need to completely destroy the platters, i.e. shred them!

Mark